Dismissed
O-1B
O-1B Dismissed — Horse Training (2017): the appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner incorrectly classified the beneficiary's field of thoroughbred horse training and riding as an 'art' rather than 'athletics'. The AAO determined that training horses for competitive racing is an athletic endeavor, not a creative one, making the O-1B classification inappropriate. Additionally, the AAO found that even if the classification were correct, the evidence failed to demonstrate the beneficiary's extraordinary ability.
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Definition Of 'Arts' For O-1 Classification Distinction Between Arts And Athletics Standard Of 'Distinction' Evidentiary Requirements For O-1B
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